United Airlines selects Honeywell's 131-9A auxiliary power unit for its new Airbus fleet
CHICAGO - United Airlines has selected Honeywell’s 131-9A auxiliary power units (APUs) to equip 120 of its scheduled deliveries of Airbus NEO and XLR aircraft. These APUs are designed to provide operational performance, low maintenance cost and fuel savings, AviationPros reports. Continue reading original article.
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12 May 2022 - The Honeywell 131-9A APU provides the air source to start an aircraft’s main engines as well as electrical power and air conditioning while the plane is on the ground, ensuring maximum passenger comfort. The 131-9A is known for its reliability and low maintenance costs over the course of its entire life cycle, resulting in significant fuel savings each year.
Honeywell has also released a High Efficiency Mode (HEM) upgrade for its 131-9A APU for single-aisle Airbus aircraft. HEM meets the aviation industry’s need for more power on the aircraft, greater fuel efficiency and a smaller environmental footprint. Larger operators may realize estimated savings of up to 15 percent in terms of cost for spares due to longer time-on-wing.
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